15 Good Deeds for 15 Years of Inovo. We've committed to at least 15 activities throughout the year that support and uplift our communities.
To kick it off we've donated five Chromebooks to Pūtahi Belfast School.

Here's Tumuaki Principal Jo Johnstone and Tumuaki Tuarua Deputy Principal-Senior Campus Sarah Cooper with our own Ryan Croy.

In Jo's words:
"With many of our spare devices no longer able to support necessary updates, this donation is a tremendous help. This support is invaluable as we plan for the future, where we will need to look at adding Chromebooks as a required stationery item for our Years 4-8 students to accommodate our growing needs."

It's an absolute pleasure to support our local kura and tamariki. We'll keep you updated on the next Good Deed!

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Regional Development Minister Shane Jones officially opened Stage 1 of the Franz Josef Flood Protection Scheme on a bright and cold West Coast Friday morning.

This is part of the Waiho River Protection Scheme programme of works at Franz Josef involves construction of a new link bank, raising the height of the existing north side stop banks and ongoing management of the Waiho River for the long-term. This major regional infrastructure project enhances the resilience and safety of the township, state highway and critical infrastructure.

The Stage 1 works cost $12.3 million with support of $9.2 million in Crown funding. The project was made possible through a collaborative effort; most notably the support of regional development funds, and local community which has contributed both financially and through ongoing engagement. Stage 2 works on the South side stop banks of the Waiho have been procured and are due to commence. We’re working with West Coast Regional on Flood Protection works at multiple locations on the West Coast – including Franz Josef, Hokitika and Greymouth.

https://inovo.nz/projects/west-coast-climate-resilience-and-flood-protection-works

Together with Hierarchy Group, we have achieved Finalist with two projects in this year's Property Council NZ Property Industry Awards.

Roxburgh Pool ‘Punawai Ora’ - is a community-driven pool with which is not only visually appealing, but embraces a smart and innovative design, emphasising practicality and sustainability. Roxburgh Pool has achieved Finalist in both the Sustainable Building and the Tourism and Leisure categories.

Flockhill Lower Lodge has also achieved Finalist in the Tourism an Leisure category. The Lower Lodge encompasses seven gable-roofed luxury villas and the homely yet grand Sugarloaf Restaurant. The Lower Lodge development offers a retreat from the elements while immersing guests in the dramatic landscape of the remote Craigieburn Valley.

We are excited for Awards night in June. You can read more about the finalists and the Awards here.